The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 112,000

€ 87,000

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus LS 600h is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V8
58.3
73.8
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
116.9
200.4
118.1
203.7
200.4 in
Length
203.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V8
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
0.82 %

General
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V8
USF40
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V8
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
439 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
No data
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 600h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
11.58 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
27 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
25 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
607 mi
Range
427 mi
Lexus LS 600h
607 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
162.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
248.2 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
162.9 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data